Apple released the Freeform app alongside the macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2, and iPad 16.2 updates.

It also has an infinitely expanding canvas, so you’ll never run out of space.

It comes as no surprise, except for the fact that Freeform is designed for collaboration.

Top down photo of a desktop showing an iPad, iPhone and Apple Pencil.

you could also call a collaborator from the app using FaceTime to discuss the project while you work.

But since it only works on Apple devices, not everyone will get a chance to use it.

Yet, this fun feature is only available on iPadOS and iOS.

Screenshot of Freeform app toolbar missing the drawing tools.

So, you will miss out if you plan to use Freeform on a Mac.

Either way, don’t expect to sketch using the macOS version of Freeform.

As a result, you might settle with using your finger to doodle on the page.

Screenshot of sync issue message in Freeform app.

Syncing Issues

Since its release, a few syncing issues have cropped up.

After that, find the Freeform app in the list and set the slider toOn.

Unfortunately, that isn’t the case.

Screenshot of iCloud sync settings.

Finding this would be tricky without any tutorials, help messages, or templates to get you started.

No Support for Folders

Oddly, Freeform doesn’t let you organize your boards by creating folders.

The most you could do is sort your boards by Recent, Shared, or Favorites.

Screenshot of extra editing menus in the Freeform app.

Otherwise, all boards are listed in one single place.

Over time, it has steadily improved, making it one of thebest note-taking apps available for the iPad.

This makes Freeform a niche choice, mainly for those who enjoy visualizing information more than anything.

An illustration of cherry blossums on an iPad